005: How to not be a helicopter mom and not kill your kids
Episode description
It doesn't matter how close we watch our kids, accidents happen. Yup, even to the helicopter moms. Today, we talk about how our kids have taken us by surprised even when they are right under our nose. We talk mindset shifts in how to create space for your kids to explore while keeping them safe.... at least as safe as we can. We talk mom shame, guilt, and how passing blame can wreck a marriage.
Disclaimer: I talk about locking my kids out of the house... it was only the big kids. I don't recommend locking a baby outside. Just don't do it. When you ask the question, could my kid die? Don't do it. If they may scrape their knee... let them go!
Moral of the story... Put the helmet on! But you eventually have to take off the training wheels & let them fall.
Either way, accidents happen, stop beating yourself up when they do.
Motherhood is not for the faint at heart... I get it!
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